Hareswar Bora, Nagaon: The Kolong Kala Kendra, Puranagudam, Nagaon, successfully concluded three training programmes, which were part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations. The training programmes included Traditional Mask Making (July 1-8), Traditional Terracotta Art (July 16-23), and a special training on Nagayan Ujapali (July 26-31), a nearly extinct traditional art form of the state. The concluding ceremony was presided over by Krishna Goswami, Chairman of the Silver Jubilee Celebration Committee. The training programmes were conducted by noted experts, including Chittaranjan Borah for Mask Making and Terracotta Art, and Bhaburam Keot, the last surviving master of Nagayan Ujapali. Bhaburam Keot, a guest of honor, expressed hope that the training programme on Nagayan Ujapali would revive this dying art form. Another guest, Prafulla Kalita, a retired Sanskrit teacher, praised the Kolong Kala Kendra's efforts and urged the community and government to support the initiative.
The event featured speeches by Ananta Bhuyan and Anil Bairagi, who highlighted the significance of preserving Nagayan Ujapali. The trainees, including Momi Goswami, Bani Bora Bairagi, and Prashanta Goswami, shared their experiences and showcased their skills through performances. The event concluded with a Nagayan Ujapali performance by the trainees and a special Uja dance by Momi Goswami, a press note added here
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